If we lose the art of conversation, we have lost a large part of our overall communication. And that affects all areas of life – including, and perhaps especially, business. It seems that email, instant messaging, direct messaging and all manner of apps have made us increasingly detached from the nuances of face-to-face dialogue. And […]
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In a crime index survey from 2024, which looked at 333 cities worldwide, Riyadh was ranked 295, Dubai 330, Doha 331, Muscat 327, and Abu Dhabi 333. It’s one of the few surveys where you want to come last, and year after year, cities in our region consistently rank among those with the lowest crime […]
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It’s a big question – should you go for a product company or a service company? When we look around, it seems even the giants are struggling to make the choice. Microsoft, once a true product company, has now shifted considerably towards services. Even Apple – the iPhone being perhaps the product par excellence – […]
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It doesn’t take a genius to work out that teenpreneur is the combination of two words – teenager and entrepreneur. But is it really that straightforward? Is it simply an entrepreneur who hasn’t reached their twenties yet? Or is there something specific about these young innovators – the types of businesses they start, their approach […]
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In the dynamic landscape of global business, 2024 holds real opportunities for the discerning investor and visionary entrepreneur. But what are the major global trends, and how do those look from a GCC perspective? When we think about next year – or even the year after that – what we’re doing is trying to understand […]
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The food and beverage (F&B) industry in the GCC region is a powerhouse that continues to grow and evolve, offering opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors alike. The industry in our region is expected to reach a market value of USD 94bn this year, with projections suggesting it will hit USD 128bn by 2029. In this […]
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Saudi Arabia has set its sights on becoming a major player in the global tourism industry over the next ten years. And like most initiatives coming from the Kingdom, the world should take notice. With a commitment to diversifying its economy, the country has undertaken ambitious projects and initiatives to transform its tourism sector. So […]
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In recent years, the concept of flying taxis has evolved from science fiction to a potentially transformative reality. But why don’t we have them yet? Back in 2016, Neil deGrasse Tyson tweeted: ‘Sometimes I wonder if we’d have flying cars by now had civilisation spent a little less brain energy contemplating football.’ Sports obsession aside, […]
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The Gulf region has witnessed remarkable growth and development in recent years. With their strategic location, abundant natural resources, and ambitious economic diversification plans, GCC countries have become attractive destinations for entrepreneurs, businesses and investors. Each government has a specific plan, but the sheer number of initiatives currently underway – from Vision 2030 in Saudi […]
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is a powerhouse. Comprised of six countries – Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain – it’s an area of the Middle East that boasts future-focused government initiatives, booming economies and giant leaps towards sustainability. At least, that’s what we hear. But what do the numbers tell us? […]
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